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Wheeling Jesuit University OWU LHU Temple Capital University Ohio State Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Muskingum University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Muskingum | Penn College | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
Muskingum | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Muskingum | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Muskingum | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,117 students)
Muskingum vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or Penn College?
- Muskingum University is 93.5% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Muskingum than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($29,900.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than Penn College ($19,682 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 3.1% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($12,130 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 231.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($24,048 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Muskingum .
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Muskingum vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum or Penn College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn College and Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $4,300 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/